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The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2026 (Rome Masters)
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2026 (Rome Masters) return to the Foro Italico in Rome from 28 April to 17 May 2026, bringing more than 300 ATP and WTA matches to one of the most atmospheric venues in world tennis. If you are dreaming of combining clay‑court battles with Roman spring light, marble statues, and evenings in Trastevere or around Piazza del Popolo, this tournament is an ideal anchor for a 2026 trip to Rome.
Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2026: Rome’s biggest tennis moment
Sport e Salute, which manages the Foro Italico, confirms that the 83rd edition of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia will be staged in Rome’s Parco del Foro Italico from 28 April to 17 May 2026. Turismo Roma, the city’s official tourism portal, reports the same dates and highlights that this is one of the most important tennis events on the international calendar.
This is a joint ATP–WTA combined event, played on clay, and now extended over three weeks with larger draws and more sessions, which means more chances for visitors to find tickets that fit their travel schedule. ATP Experiences summarizes it as a prestigious tournament where fans enjoy world‑class tennis in an open‑air amphitheater setting surrounded by statues, describing it as one of the most iconic stops on tour.
Dates, format, and daily schedule in 2026
The official tournament home page and institutional sites line up on the overall calendar:
- Tournament window: 28 April – 17 May 2026 (Foro Italico, Rome).
- WTA tournament duration: 5–17 May 2026, with a 96‑player singles draw and total financial commitment of $8,312,293.
- ATP tournament window: 6–17 May for main ATP action, within the broader event dates.
The official 2026 schedule on the ticketing site breaks down play by court and session, especially on Campo Centrale:
- From Tuesday 5 May: morning sessions at 11:00 featuring ATP and WTA singles.
- From Wednesday 6 May onward: many days feature two sessions, a morning at 11:00 and an evening at 19:00, with ATP and WTA singles.
- Quarterfinals begin Tuesday 12 May and run through Thursday 14 May, with sessions at 11:00 or 13:00 and 19:00.
- Semifinals ATP singles are scheduled for Friday 15 May, with sessions at 13:30 and 19:00.
- WTA singles final and ATP doubles semifinals are scheduled on Saturday 16 May at 12:00.
- ATP singles final plus ATP and WTA doubles finals are scheduled for Sunday 17 May at 12:00.
The schedule page notes that match numbers and times are indicative and may change, but it gives a clear idea of how the Rome Masters week unfolds for visitors planning specific days.
Ticket prices and seating options at Foro Italico
The official ticketing site publishes detailed 2026 price tables for different courts and sessions. For Campo Centrale (Central Court), examples of prices for top categories on key days include:
- Suite: up to €491 on peak days.
- Tribuna Sponsor: around €429.
- Tribuna Intera (Inter.): around €323.
- Distinti Premium: around €369.
- Distinti TOP: around €422.
- Distinti: around €281.
For the Grand Stand Arena, the price table shows more accessible rates, for example:
- Tribuna TOP: from €53–58 depending on the session.
- Tribuna: from about €44–48.
- Distinti: around €28.
Ground and outside‑court tickets are listed on the same site, with lower prices and access to multiple courts in the park, giving budget‑minded fans an excellent way to experience the atmosphere and see a wide range of matches. Because prices vary by day, court, and session, it is best to choose between early rounds for value and variety or final weekend for marquee showdowns.
What makes the Rome Masters atmosphere unique
The Rome Masters is special because it merges top‑tier tennis with an environment that feels unmistakably Roman. ATP Experiences describes fans watching matches in an open‑air amphitheater setting surrounded by marble statues, with ancient architecture in sight and the city just beyond the complex. Sport e Salute highlights that over 300 high‑level matches are expected across the tournament window, creating a constant flow of tennis in the Foro Italico park.
Between sessions, visitors can walk under stone pines, explore the food and merchandising areas, or simply sit with an espresso while watching practice courts, which are often a great place to see stars up close. With both ATP and WTA draws present, the tournament delivers a full spectrum of styles: heavy‑hitting clay‑courters, all‑court veterans, and new faces trying to break through before Roland Garros.
Planning a Rome trip around the Internazionali BNL d’Italia
The 2026 dates sit in the heart of Roman spring, when the weather is often ideal for outdoor sport and evening walks. Turismo Roma frames the event as a major date on the city’s calendar, and local media emphasize how it draws fans from across Italy and abroad.
A simple planning strategy:
- If you enjoy tennis plus sightseeing, aim for early to mid May (5–12 May). You will have multiple day and evening sessions, more matches per day, and time to explore the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trastevere between visits to Foro Italico.
- If your focus is titles and star power, target finals weekend (16–17 May), when both WTA and ATP champions are crowned on Central Court.
For accommodation, staying near Prati, Flaminio, or along the tram and bus routes that serve the Foro Italico makes transfers easier while still keeping you close to central Rome. After night sessions, it is easy to head back into the historic center for a late dinner or a walk past illuminated monuments.
Practical tips for attending the Rome Masters
Because the Foro Italico is a multi‑court complex, it helps to treat your day like a mini‑festival:
- Check the schedule in advance. Use the official schedule page to see which days feature your preferred rounds and whether you want day, night, or both sessions on Central Court or Grand Stand.
- Choose your ticket type carefully. Central Court tickets offer the biggest matches; Grand Stand and ground passes give more flexibility and often more variety of players.
- Plan for sun and walking. Rome’s May sun can be strong, and the days are long. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes, especially if you opt for grounds access and plan to roam courts.
- Build in city time. One of the joys of this event is finishing a day session and crossing the river for aperitivo in Prati or heading toward Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps for a classic Roman evening.
With more than 300 matches scheduled, you will have plenty of chances to catch big names and surprise runs, whether you book one day or several.
Why Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2026 is worth the trip
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2026 (Rome Masters) offer a rare combination: a World‑class ATP/WTA event with Elite‑level fields in a setting where you can walk from your seat under statues to a Roman trattoria in less than an hour. With dates locked in from 28 April to 17 May 2026, a detailed session schedule already published, and official price tables live, planning a tennis‑themed Rome trip for 2026 has never been easier.
If you have ever wanted to see clay‑court tennis at its most atmospheric, book a few days in Rome during the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, spend your mornings among ancient stones, and your afternoons and evenings in the Foro Italico, where the red clay, the statues, and the roar of the crowd create a Roman tennis memory that stays with you long after the last ball is struck.
Verified Information at glance
- Event name: Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2026 (Rome Masters)
- Event category: Combined ATP Tour and WTA clay‑court tournament (Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 level)
- Edition: 83rd edition of the Internazionali d’Italia
- City and venue: Parco del Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
- Overall 2026 dates: 28 April – 17 May 2026
- WTA event duration: 5 – 17 May 2026, 96‑player singles draw, $8,312,293 total financial commitment
- Indicative ATP event window: 6 – 17 May 2026 within the same tournament period
- Estimated number of matches: Over 300 matches across the weeks of the tournament
- Central Court schedule highlights (2026): Daily sessions from 5 May; day sessions at 11:00, many evening sessions at 19:00; quarterfinals 12–14 May; semifinals 15 May; WTA final 16 May 12:00; ATP final 17 May 12:00
- Example 2026 price ranges: Central Court premium categories up to around €491 (Suite), with Tribuna and Distinti categories between roughly €281 and €429; Grand Stand Arena Tribuna TOP from about €53–58, Tribuna around €44–48, Distinti about €28
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